Description

Terbium Nitrate, Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element terbium, primarily supplied as a hexahydrate. This compound serves as a critical precursor material for manufacturing advanced phosphors, specialty glasses, and high-performance optical components. It is essential for research and production in the electronics, photonics, and materials science sectors, where precise control over luminescent properties is required.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing green-emitting phosphors used in trichromatic fluorescent lamps, LEDs, and display screens.
• Optical Material Doping: Used as a dopant in the fabrication of specialized laser crystals, fiber optics, and other photonic devices to modify optical properties.
• Catalyst Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst component in specific organic synthesis and polymerization reactions within research settings.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in laboratory analysis and as a standard in spectroscopic and chromatographic methods for rare earth quantification.
• Ceramic & Glass Additive: Imparts specific optical or electronic characteristics to specialty ceramics and glasses.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental starting material for synthesizing novel terbium-based compounds and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium Nitrate, Hexahydrate
CAS No.	13451-19-9
Molecular Formula	Tb(NO3)3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	453.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Terbium(III) nitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, terbium(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Terbium trinitrate hexahydrate; Terbium nitrate (Tb(NO3)3) hexahydrate; Terbium(3+) nitrate hexahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Terbium Nitrate, Hexahydrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to white crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Tb(NO3)3·6H2O)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Tb/TREO)	≥ 99.99%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.